Leakage Operative Job Descriptions |
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Leakage
operatives aim to minimise the amount of water that is wasted
through damaged pipes, by finding leaks in the water distribution
network. As a leakage operative, you would carry out planned
surveys and respond to emergencies, making sure that water
supply is disrupted as little as possible. There is often no visible sign of a leak, so one of your main tasks would be to use specialist equipment to examine water flowing in and out of an area, to pinpoint where any leaks are. Your work would include: · inspecting customers' water supply · monitoring water system leakage · attaching leakage detection equipment to pipes · measuring water pressure and flow · recording data from the equipment and using it to narrow down your search area · listening for sounds that might indicate a leak (using acoustics and leak noise correlator machines) · Notifying a repair team to come out and fix the leak.
Key Skills · good problem-solving skills · good levels of concentration · willingness to work outside in all weather conditions · the ability to follow detailed instructions · awareness of health and safety · the ability to work as part of a small team and also on your own initiative · good communication skills · Willingness to work unsocial hours. |
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